New album puts jazz in key position

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Trung Dung has released a new album entitled Saigon Feel co-produced with Vo Thien Thanh. It took about six years to complete and has proven to be a hit in the Vietnamese music scene.

Scrap collector turns in handbag containing 84 million dong to police

 VietNamNet Bridge – A scrap collector who found a handbag containing VND84.5 million (US$3,600) in cash turned it over to the police on Sunday, according to Thap Muoi District police in Dong Thap Province.

More foreign capital being poured into securities companies

VietNamNet Bridge - Thanks to foreign investment capital, many unknown securities companies have become rivals in the market.

Ministry of Public Security to investigate death threats to journalists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister of Public Security has directed competent agencies to launch an investigation relating to the news that two journalists received death threats.

Tech-transfer a must for Vietnam to optimize FDI source

 Reports showed that Vietnam has lagged behind other countries in the region in terms of foreign investors’ technology transfer to domestic firms.

Vietnam’s head coach to be featured on big screen

 Head coach of Vietnam’s national football -team Park Hang-seo will be featured in a documentary in national cinemas this month.

Maritime security cooperation would reduce risks of confrontation in the East Sea

 VietNamNet Bridge – Maritime law enforcement agencies should help uphold order, not become the tools of governments to “project power and change the order” in the East Sea, said Dr Pham Lan Dung, 

Vietnam ranks 6th in Climate Risk Index ranking

 Vietnam ranks 6th globally in the most up-to-date Climate Risk Index ranking released by Germanwatch, the highest of any ASEAN country.

Thai club want to sign Vietnamese players

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thai League 1 side Nakhon Ratchasima is looking to sign Vietnamese players Nguyen Anh Duc and Phan Van Duc after watching their brilliant performances at the ongoing AFF Cup.

Fire destroys 8,000sq.m of forest

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 8,000sq.m of forest was destroyed after a fire broke out in Cua Ong Ward, Cam Pha Town in northern Quang Ninh Province on Tuesday.

Foreign investors push Vietnam among top five for private participation in infrastructure

 Vietnam’s commitment to reducing its reliance on coal-fired power and to dealing with environmental issues has resulted in an increased focus on investment in the renewable-energy sector.

Den Da goes retro with coffee, tea toast

Another coffee shop in HCM City? In the last few years, the coffee scene has exploded and can no longer be called “burgeoning”. It’s truly in full flower. Đen Đá Café is a Vietnamese-owned chain that already has one shop in the US. 

“Invisible” waste in training at Vietnam’s universities

VietNamNet Bridge - Only 40 percent of university students understand what they should do in school to obtain high results and find good jobs, a survey has found.

Da Nang households lack sufficient water as more hydropower plants are built

VietNamNet Bridge - Da Nang residents are thirsty for water as hydropower plants are storing water for electricity generation.

The future of the security solution market

VietNamNet Bridge - Continued cyberattacks are prompting banks, finance institutions, online sale websites and public businesses to spend more money on security solutions.


Vietnamese enterprises struggle to join foreign value chains

VietNamNet Bridge - Only 14 percent of Vietnamese private enterprises are supplying goods and services to foreign invested enterprises (FIEs).


Visit Lang Son to try Tay specialty banh ngai

 VietNamNet Bridge – Banh ngai (wormwood cake) is one of famous specialties of Lang Son’s Tay ethnic group. This popular dish leaves an impression on any traveller visiting the province.

BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 5/12

Power prices may rise next year: ERAV, Vinasun and Grab seek reconciliation in lawsuit, CPTPP: challenges and opportunities for Vietnam’s livestock sector, Business forum to promote sustainable economic development  

Social News 5/12

Street culture festival, Drug traffickers arrested in Binh Duong, Vietnam works to improve skills of young labourers, Work on Mong Cai-Van Don expressway to begin in December, Hospitality staff need personal touch

Vietnam again named among best destinations for adventurous backpackers

Vietnam or Bhutan are better budget options and are cheaper now than ever. 

Vietnam’s insurance market captures foreign investors

 The participation of foreign investors has helped domestic insurers enhance their insurance capacity through training, legal framework and operation of products.

Steps taken to draw foreign investment in Vietnam’s infrastructure

Vietnam needs about US$480 billion for infrastructure investment by 2020, with additional projects in the pipeline including around eleven power plants with total capacity of 13,200 MW and about 1,380 km of highway.

Upcoming Events in Hanoi & HCMC

 Manzi Art Space to host group photo exhibition “Second Opinion”, Galerie Quynh to open “an everyday day” exhibition, Pho Ben Doi art show to be held in Dalat, “We’re in this, together” exhibition scheduled for mid December in HCMC

NA Chairwoman begins official visit to RoK

 Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and a high-ranking NA delegation arrived in Busan city on December 4, beginning her four-day official visit to the RoK.

Vietnam’s mountain range named in NatGeo’s list of top destinations

 Vietnam's Hoang Lien Son mountain range has been named among the best places to travel according to the US-based National Geographic Magazine.